among Muslims or Christians, between Arab and Jew
between black and white races or divided cultures;

people are killed for politics
murders are committed to express a point of view!

Why must disputes escalate into anger
why find solutions only after a row?

I'd like to be able to talk out my differences
a compromise must be better than fighting.

Teach me to argue without quarrelling
hold me from the brink of violence, if I do quarrel.

For enemies I'll certainly have around me
but they have a right to their part of your world;

if I quarrel with my neighbour, stop me from suspecting
and if I suspect, keep my tongue from slander.

Peace is not to be found in weakness
it's stronger than war, and tougher than selfishness.

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